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The World’s 100 Best Airports

Carrasco International Airport

Montevideo, Uruguay

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Carrasco International Airport

A small, modern airport about 20 km from Montevideo in Uruguay. Immigration and security are quick, with one VIP lounge, a duty-free shop and a cafeteria.

Highlights

  • Two terminals, departures and arrivals
  • Duty-free shop
  • Jet bridges at every gate

Good to know

  • Uber pickups on second floor, check-in level
  • Currency exchange rates worse than city
  • Bus to Montevideo cheap, frequent

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